by Shadow Habitat | Jul 25, 2023 | Science Communications
Plastic pollution has emerged as a global crisis, severely affecting our natural and built ecosystems and human health. Plastic-Free July is an annual initiative that encourages individuals and communities to refuse single-use plastics and adopt sustainable...
by Shadow Habitat | May 1, 2023 | Science Communications
In the PNW, April showers bring May showers. Our rainy springs play a vital role for our ecology, and as the days get longer and warmer, the grass starts to not so much crawl as leap up from the ground. (Queue the sound of thousands of roaring lawn...
by Shadow Habitat | Apr 28, 2023 | Science Communications
One of the most iconic phenomena in nature is the arrival of Spring. In temperate climates many species of plants lose their leaves in the fall (the season is named for just that reason), and then in spring leaves and flowers re-emerge. But why, and HOW? In answering...
by Shadow Habitat | Feb 20, 2023 | Science Communications
There are a lot of ways to spend Black History Month. Often times, the only focus is on past civil rights movements. This history is integral to understanding the context and significance of our current racial society, but Black communities are...
by Shadow Habitat | Dec 28, 2022 | Science Communications
Some of the “happiest” countries are the coldest in the winter. Aside from universal healthcare, vacation days, and parental leave, these countries also have a mindset to help keep spirits up. Although there is nothing wrong with acknowledging that we feel down during...
by Shadow Habitat | Nov 28, 2022 | Science Communications
Winter can cause mixed emotions for a lot of people. Although it can be a season of joy, complicated family relationships and the lack of sun can cause sadness and feelings of being overwhelmed. Research suggests though, that gratitude can help alleviate some of the...
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